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How to get fromElk River to Mount Rushmoreby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Elk River to Mount Rushmore by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane MSP - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $162–545

  2. Drive  601.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elk River to Mount Rushmorecar car 601.2 mi
    10h 1m
    $110–159

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus bus 882
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rapid Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 701
    14h 17m
    $210–288

  4. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Rapid City (RAP)plane plane BRD - RAP
    3. Take the taxi from Rapid-City-Airport-RAP to Mount Rushmoretaxi taxi
    8h 34m
    $255–621

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 562.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Elk River, MN, USA and Mount Rushmore, SD, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Elk River to Mount Rushmore via Elk River Park & Ride, Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B, Minneapolis, and Rapid City in around 14h 17m.

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